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The Aggies hold a pledge from one of the top running backs in the state of Texas for 2014.

  • Wescott Eberts

    Wescott Eberts

    4* APB Nixon flips from Texas A&M to TCU

    Varshaun Nixon at the Round Rock SQT in 2013
    Varshaun Nixon at the Round Rock SQT in 2013
    Varshaun Nixon at the Round Rock SQT in 2013
    Wescott Eberts (SB Nation)

    The 5-9, 185-pound all-purpose back committed to A&M in November of 2012, never appearing to waver until taking a surprise official visit to Fort Worth over the weekend to visit with head coach Gary Patterson and his staff, fueling speculation that Nixon would flip his commitment, which happened late Tuesday morning.

    A consensus four-star prospect, Nixon is rated as the No. 5 all-purpose back nationally, the No. 22 player in the state of Texas, and the No. 182 player in the country by the 247Sports Composite rankings. He also held offers from Clemson, SMU, and Texas Tech and likely would have had many more had he not originally shut down his recruitment so early.

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  • Peter Berkes

    Peter Berkes

    Scouting Texas A&M RB commit Varshaun Nixon

    Varshuan Nixon
    Varshuan Nixon
    Varshuan Nixon
    Wescott Eberts (SB Nation)

    Name: Varshaun Nixon

    High school and hometown: Nixon is from Austin (Texas) Lake Travis High School.

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